All Pharmacologic Stress Tests Involve the Use of

question 58

Multiple Choice

All pharmacologic stress tests involve the use of

• A)a treadmill to induce stress.
• B)medications to induce stress the way exercise would.
• C)an arm ergometer to induce stress.
• D)radioactive medications to determine tissue perfusion.

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the outer layer of skin, nails, hair, and nervous system.

Nervous Tissue

A tissue type located in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

Amnion

A thin, protective membrane that surrounds the embryo in the uterus, part of the amniotic sac that contains the amniotic fluid.